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Letters to the Editor
Political cartoon was in shocking bad taste
To compare V-J Day (Victory over Japan) with the V-B Day (Victory over bigotry) is like comparing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with chopsticks; the Mona Lisa with a kindergarten painting; War…
Letters to the Editor
New software raises questions for 9-R
How does the development of the School Vault currently affect our children’s education as teachers take precious time to test drive this developing technology? Why was $889,000 of a reduced…
Letters to the Editor
Change and adapt, or collapse
We’re not talking just about climate change, we’re talking about the rapidity of the change and/or lack of response to the change. This is not a liberal conspiracy; it’s scientific…
Letters to the Editor
Don’t make residents pay to dump batteries
In asking the public to pay 50 cents per pound to dispose of batteries, the city is encouraging people to throw their batteries in the trash – jeopardizing lands that…
Letters to the Editor
Council cannot stand up to public opinion
More people voiced their opposition to the marijuana sales than supported it, with most of the opposition expressing support to eliminate those sales altogether, not just in the downtown business…
Letters to the Editor
Keep Durango a Colorado town with horses
So many people visit our town and enjoy the experience so much they choose to move here. Then they choose to try and change the town. If it was so…
Letters to the Editor
Smith did not deserve lavish party
Thousands of people retire without a lavish party every day. He is not special by any means. The people of Durango should be outraged. This is just another example of…
Letters to the Editor
Civil War Ball an inappropriate event
As a white Southern man and descendant of slave owners, I have seen far too much racism disguised as celebrations of history and heritage. Why would I consider a Civil…
Letters to the Editor
Take time to honor past soldiers
They’ll still be there when you get back. Those we honor on this day, however, will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action or…
Letters to the Editor
Carbon limits will help at power plant
In June, the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose limits on carbon pollution from existing power plants. This is a huge deal – power plants are the largest source…
Letters to the Editor
Goodbye meat, hello veggie burgers
Food poisoning by E. coli and Salmonella bacteria, if they undercook their meat. Cancer – if they heat their meat to the point of creating cancer-causing compounds. Luckily, a bunch…
Letters to the Editor
Ptolemy was a truly extraordinary person
Margaret absolutely was one of the most unique and special people I have ever met. I feel fortunate to have had her mentorship and friendship. When I worked at Fort…
Letters to the Editor
Bring bratty crybabies to justice
You all experienced it growing up: Invariably, the playground crybaby, stingy, brat who showed up and wanted to play, but you could not play with his toy, be it a…
Letters to the Editor
Animas High grateful to community
Jake Lauer, head of school, Animas High School Durango
Letters to the Editor
Keep help where it’s needed: Close to home
It really hurts me and disappoints me to see that people can spend money on fundraisers for schools that have plenty of funding and things that are not life-threatening to…
Editorials
Doris Brennan: A ‘doer type’
She was tireless and passionate about the community she served and the causes she supported. And with that, she made a difference. Durango and La Plata County are better for…
Opinion
BHS Knowledge Bowl team raising funds for national competition in Washington
We are very excited about this incredible opportunity. In order to make this a reality, we are trying to raise money to help defray the costs of the trip. We…
Opinion
Applications for Leadership La Plata due June 3
If you are interested in learning more about La Plata County, meeting community leaders, building professional and personal relationships, learning and/or enhancing your leadership skills, all while having fun, Leadership…
Opinion
Udall supports reasonable federal policies, Gardner does not
He encourages homeowners living in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) to follow mitigation guidelines because the drought, unhealthy forests and climate change enhance the possibility of wildland fires to turn…